In September 1940 Horncastle was the first town in the county to be bombed by the Nazis.
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Norway – B Company into Battle
After training, the icy wastes of Norway was many Horncastle soldiers first action overseas in the war.
Defence of the Town
Horncastle Home Guard No. 5 Platoon photographed in June 1941 outside the old Grammar School (now the School House Coffee … More
Danger Remained in the Countryside
Other more practical aspects of clearing up after the conflict were being reported in 1946. In January there was an … More